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Jim Eley and Crew
Seven RAF crew, standing in front of the rear end of a Lancaster Bomb bay, next to a record of 514 Squadron Operations, submitted with caption; “Flying Officer Norman James Eley and crew, RAF Waterbeach June 1945”.
Annotated 'Good Luck!…
Annotated 'Good Luck!…
Jim Eley and crew
Jim standing with his crew at the starboard side of their Lancaster 'J'. Submitted with caption; “L-R, Sgt Pugh, Sgt Cook, Sgt Baker, Jim Eley, Sgt Fox, Sgt Austin, F/O Eykyn. RAF Waterbeach. 514 Squadron”.
Letter to Mrs Roy Ellis from 199 Squadron
The letter supplies names and addresses of Roy's crew members.
ER James War Diary
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A detailed diary of ER James' operations. On the first pages are a photograph of his crew and their names. Included with the text are several aerial photographs and newspaper cuttings.
J Leadbetter’s flying log book aircrew other than pilot
Bomb Aimers flying log book for J Leadbetter covering the period from 25 October 1943 to 14 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. Also details of targets and bomb loads. He was stationed at RCAF Picton (31 B&GS), RCAF Portage…
You are going to be an Air Bomber
A booklet about becoming an air bomber. The cover features a four engined bomber and an air bomber brevet.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Your Place in the Air Crew Team
A booklet issued to RAF volunteers on arrival at a Receiving Centre. It summarises what is about to happen to the volunteer.
Flight Sergeant G Jarmy's bomb aimer log book
Flying log book for G Jarmey, bomb aimer, covering the period from 29 August 1943 to 8 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Fingal, RCAF London, RAF Moreton Valance, RAF Husbands…
John "Jack" Richard Davies
Draft comments on last operation of John Davies. Died on active service with 166 Squadron. List crew of his Lancaster (pilot and flight engineer survived) and recounts operation to V1 site at Trossy St Maximin in which and other crew John were…
Leslie Alfred Davies and crew
Biographies of navigator Leslie Davies and all his crew. Includes photographs of Lancaster, 50 Squadron, his crew, Leslie Davies himself, training course photographs. Covers his tour from 7 October 1944 to 22 March 1945. List his crew and aircraft…
John Leadbetter's Bomb Aimer's Form
A form used to record John's bombing practice.
Practice Bombing Log Sheets
A series of log sheets covering a practice bombing.
Practice Bombing Log Sheets
Log sheets prepared by John.
Hill Topics Vol. 1 No. 2 December 1943
A newsletter produced by the No 31 Bombing and Gunnery School, Picton, Ontario. It contains stories, mini-biographies of station personnel, poems, reviews of Picton cafes, a pantomime, news and views, sport and entertainment and cartoons.
J R Davies’ Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for J R Davies, bomb aimer, covering the period from 24 April 1943 to 3 August 1944, when he was missing on operations; his book is marked 'death presumed'. He was stationed at…
John Leadbetter and crew at RAF Ludford Magna
Seven aircrew standing in a line in front of their Lancaster. John Leadbetter third from left.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Passing Out Day
Three photographs of airmen on their Passing Out Day.
#1 has 12 airmen standing in the snow outside a wooden building.
#2 and 3 have 13 airmen standing at the same location.
On the reverse of #2 is 'Canada'.
On the reverse of #3 is 'Passed out…
#1 has 12 airmen standing in the snow outside a wooden building.
#2 and 3 have 13 airmen standing at the same location.
On the reverse of #2 is 'Canada'.
On the reverse of #3 is 'Passed out…
Jack Leadbetter
Two full length photographs of Jack standing in snow.
#1 he has no badges.
#2 he has sergeant's stripes and a bomb aimer brevet.
#1 he has no badges.
#2 he has sergeant's stripes and a bomb aimer brevet.
Jack Leadbetter and Colleague
Jack and friend shaking hands. His friend is pointing at Jack's new brevet. They are standing in snow.
Jack Leadbetter and Two Colleagues
The three airmen are wearing their best uniform and new brevets. They are standing in snow.
Jack Leadbetter Laughing
A head and shoulders portrait of Jack laughing.
Jack Leadbetter
Jack wearing his bomb aimer brevet, standing in the snow outside the wooden huts at his base. On the reverse 'Canada'.
13 Airmen
13 Airmen with their new brevets.
No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School Sign
A sign for the school with an airman standing by it. On the reverse 'What was started at the beginning of the War'.
Jack Leadbetter and Crew
Jack (third from left) with his crew, standing in front of their Lancaster.